From growing up in New Hyde Park to living in New York City, Alexander Hu says that diversity has always been a major presence in his life and something he was brought up to deeply value. Alexander, a first generation Chinese American, explains that his friends, teachers and mentors helped him develop an appreciation of different cultures and backgrounds. As a young student at the Herricks district, he could not help but notice the differences among neighborhoods. "Visiting other schools for track meets or driving across town borders was all it took for a crash course in the stark economic and racial disparities that persist on Long Island and in the United States at large," Alexander explains.

Since graduating from NYU's Stern School of Business in 2009, Alexander has launched The Human Color (www.thehumancolor.com), a social venture and brand dedicated to celebrating diversity and fighting racial injustice. The brand collaborates with artists to create products, such as clothing and poetry that reflect The Human Color- a symbol that represents the spectrum of skin color.

Alexander has been volunteering for 10 hours a week with ERASE Racism. When asked what attracted him to ERASE Racism, he replied, "My mentors always encouraged me to think globally and act locally. So, while I maintain a broad perspective on matters of race, I was eager to learn more about how racial inequities affect my home region." Alexander says, "Volunteering for ERASE Racism has been an empowering and eye-opening experience. It has reshaped my view of the place I have called home and has informed my understanding of the obstacles that it faces."

At ERASE Racism, Alexander has been working on outreach for the education equity campaign.